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MX51 TDX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 TDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 96,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 96,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 87,842 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 84,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,502 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate is deteriorated

all front suspension components are corroded, especially the nearside and offside upper and lower wishbones.

all rear suspension components are corroded, especially the nearside and offside upper and lower wishbones.

parking brake lever has moderate-high travel

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,588 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,762 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,976 miles

heavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs slightly corroded

all suspension arms slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated at joint

rear nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 58,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 58,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 41,442 miles

front wiper blades worn

long parking brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm (205/45/16)

Pass 19 May 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 22,266 miles

both front and rear tyres treads low----

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MX51 TDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX51 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX51 TDX registered?

MX51 TDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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